The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 25,000
€ 20,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
56.9
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
